Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

The HER Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative’s approach, which centered the user and made refills easy, meant all types of ...

There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

As more and more women become concerned about the side effects of the contraceptive pill, natural methods of cycle tracking have become more popular. Some even claim that cycle tracking and fertility ...

Contraception: It is a word that invokes many different emotions. Some might feel uneasy, while others might feel empowered. Contraception is the use of artificial or behavioral methods to prevent ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

To prevent avoidable complications, reduce the risk of side effects, and ensure the effectiveness and individual suitability of contraceptives, reproductive and maternal health experts have urged ...

Swensen said that U.Va. Health already provides comprehensive contraceptive services and will continue to do so.